Each year, the Queen honours the best and brightest from all walks of life in her birthday honours list, usually headlined by a mix of celebrities, philanthropists, celebrity philanthropists and hundreds of high achievers from a vast array of backgrounds and businesses.
Among those receiving the top honours, knight and damehoods, this year are renowned actor Kenneth Branagh, architect Zaha Hadid and former Cabinet minister Tessa Jowell.
Take That frontman and Jubilee concert organiser Gary Barlow receives an OBE, as does fashion designer Sarah Burton, while Oscar-winner Kate Winslet earns a CBE. Writer Armando Iannucci also receives an OBE.
In the world of sport, top golfer Luke Donald, recently retired Welsh winger Shane Williams and former England goalkeeper David James all receive MBEs.
A grand total of 1,064 recipients of some level of honour have been announces, so click through the slideshow below to catch the highlights...